2017 House Bill 5317

Authorize work requirement for Medicaid eligibility

Introduced in the House

Dec. 5, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Gary Glenn (R-98)

To require the Department of Human Services to develop some form of work, job-training or community service requirement as a condition of able-bodied individuals accepting Medicaid health coverage benefits. The bill does not specify any details including a minimum number of work hours, and authorizes a number of exemptions.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations